Ambleside
Ambleside has a fantastic flexible learning space based in the Barn Library with additional study space in the nearby Charlotte Mason Building. The Barn Library provides learning spaces, social and flexible areas, and learning resources/library services, with particular emphasis on outdoor studies, forestry, conservation, business and leadership and paramedic practice. There is also an integrated Reception for the campus, a café offering hot and cold snacks, IT access, networked and wireless internet connection, laptop loans, and a range of spaces available for study, meeting and research.
The libraries and study spaces at all our campuses are currently closed. If you have library books out they will auto renew. No books will be recalled so you don't need to worry about returning anything for now. No new requests for books can be placed.
Our staff are working from home and can respond to emails so if you need any information or have any questions please email library@cumbria.ac.uk.
If you are working on an assignment and need any help, for instance with referencing or finding a particular resource, please email skills@cumbria.ac.uk. If you are studying in the evening or at the weekend and have a query please use the Ask a Librarian Service.
See Studying from home for more details, support and guidance.
| Monday - Friday |
Closed |
| Saturday and Sunday |
Closed |
The University Support Services in the Barn act as an information point for the University campus. Staff at reception are ready to welcome you and to answer your queries.
We are able to give further guidance on a wide range of other services including course information; disability and specific learning difficulties support; careers; counselling; money advice as well as academic skills, library issues and help accessing IT facilities, journals and catalogues.
Any questions please contact us:
University Support Services
Tel: 015394 30274 (internal 5274)
Email: ambleside@cumbria.ac.uk
Ambleside Campus
The Ambleside campus is situated on a steep incline. If you have a disability or mobility concern, please contact Reception ahead of your visit for more information and assistance to maximise your experience. Local taxi firms are available with contact details on the internet or can be supplied if required.
Telephone 015394 30274 / email ambleside@cumbria.ac.uk.
The Institute for Leadership and Sustainability is part of the University of Cumbria Business School based in the Charlotte Mason Building with post-graduate, research and events programmes. We are also the home of the Mountain Heritage Trust archive.
Study spaces
Study spaces in the Barn Library for use during staffed hours as individual desks are available to book online. There are two study rooms in the Barn Library with a total of seven desks.
The open access ICT communal space and further study space on the first floor of Charlotte Mason Building is available to students Monday - Friday from 8.30am-5pm, with swipe card access from 5pm - 4am daily. The two study spaces on the first floor of Charlotte Mason Building are available to book online.
Key contacts:
Gateway Managers: Marie Wright and Glenys Taylor
The Barn
University of Cumbria
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria LA22 9BB
Tel: 015394 30274 (internal 5274)
Email: ambleside@cumbria.ac.uk